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Oakland Raiders: Updated AFC West standings, rankings: Week 3

By Jordan Alexis

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Jon Gruden reacts on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Jon Gruden reacts on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images) /
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With week three over, the AFC West continues to look like a one team race.

It seems like I’ve said the same thing every week, but Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs again looked unstoppable on offense in their 38-27 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Mahomes’ arm talent is rare, and with Andy Reid running the offense I don’t see this team slowing down. Defense is still an issue, but considering how mediocre the AFC looks right now, it might not even matter.

The Chiefs were the only team in the division to win this week which just further shows the gap that is being built between these rivals.

The Broncos went on the road for the first time this season and looked pretty bad in a 27-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Case Keenum, continues to throw interceptions and now is tied for the league lead with five picks with fellow division QB Derek Carr.

In the Battle for Los Angeles, the Chargers weren’t able to overcome the powerhouse Rams and fell 35-23. There were a few mistakes made by the Chargers, but in the end, the Rams just look to be on a mission and beating them is a tough ask.

And then we have the Raiders who once again did their best Jekyll and Hyde impersonation by blowing another second-half lead in a 28-20 loss to Miami Dolphins. Oakland remains the only team in the division not to win a game and one of two NFL teams that sit at 0-3.

Going into week 4, here are the standings within the division:

  1. Kansas City Chiefs (3-0 overall, 1-0 in AFC West)
  2. Denver Broncos (2-1 overall, 1-0 in AFC West)
  3. Los Angeles Chargers (1-2 overall, 0-1 in AFC West)
  4. Oakland Raiders (0-3 overall, 0-1 in AFC West

Next. Oakland Raiders at Miami Dolphins: 3 up and 3 down. dark

And here is how the AFC West shapes up in ESPN’s latest power rankings as well.

2. Kansas City Chiefs (Last Week: 3)

16. Los Angeles Chargers (Last Week: 12)

17. Denver Broncos (Last Week: 15)

31. Oakland Raiders (Last Week: 27)

The Chiefs continue to be the class of the division, and unless Mahomes comes crashing back down to earth, I doubt much will change as the season goes on.

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